Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
The word 'gharana' points to the ____________ concepts of stylistic individuality and handing down of tradition within family confines.

• A. joint
• B. conflicting
• C. dual
• D. contradictory
• E. extraordinary

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

dual

Option C: 'Dual' means 'consisting of two elements or aspects'.

This word forms a complete meaningful sentence: 'The word 'gharana' points to two (dual) concepts of stylistic individuality and handing down of tradition within family confines'.

Hence option C is correct.

Option A: 'Joint' means 'shared, held or made by two or more people together'.

Option B: 'Conflicting' means 'incompatible or at variance, contradictory'.

Option D: 'Contradictory' means 'mutually opposed or inconsistent'.

Option E: 'Extraordinary' means 'very unusual or remarkable'.

These words are not the most suitable to the sentence in meaning and relevance.

Hence options A, B, D and E are incorrect.